Call of Duty: WW2 is Doing Very Well on Xbox Game Pass

Call of Duty: WW2 has reportedly become one of the top 10 most-played games on Xbox following its recent addition to Game Pass. Call of Duty: WW2 was added to Microsoft’s subscription service on July 30 and was immediately met with a positive response from subscribers on Xbox.

The PC version of the game, however, hasn’t been as fortunate. One of the issues plaguing Call of Duty: WW2 on PC is the rampant hacking. The problem has become so severe that PC players are now urging others to avoid the game until Activision addresses it. Nevertheless, the console version appears to be doing incredibly well, reaching an impressive milestone shortly after its Game Pass release.

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According to TrueAchievements, recent stats show that Call of Duty: WW2‘s player count on Xbox has surged by over 1,000%. The eight-year-old title has already broken into the top 10 most-played games on the platform, sitting alongside newer entries like Black Ops 6. The same can’t be said for the PC version, where players are still dealing with widespread hacking issues. The good news is that Activision might address Call of Duty: WW2‘s hacking problem soon. If that happens, the game could see a similar spike in popularity on PC.

Call of Duty: WW2 Is Now the 9th Most-Played Xbox Game

According to TrueAchievements, before WW2 launched on Game Pass, it ranked 163rd in popularity on Xbox. Now, it ranks ninth, alongside some of the latest Xbox releases. This could be seen as a clear sign that the platform is hungry for more classic Call of Duty titles, especially ones with functional multiplayer.

One interesting detail that recently surfaced about WW2 is that it was originally supposed to feature a battle royale mode. Leaked footage revealed that long before the release of Call of Duty: Warzone, Sledgehammer Games had plans to add a battle royale mode to Call of Duty: WW2, but it was ultimately scrapped for undisclosed reasons. The franchise later explored the mode with Black Ops 4‘s Blackout, which eventually paved the way for Warzone.

Call of Duty: WW2‘s strong performance on Game Pass could be great news for FPS-enthusiast subscribers. Now that Microsoft owns Activision, and with recent Call of Duty titles all doing well on the service, it’s likely that more entries from the franchise will make their way to Game Pass. In the coming days, it’ll be interesting to see which other classic Call of Duty games join the lineup.

Call of Duty: WWII

Released

August 25, 2017

ESRB

m

Developer(s)

Sledgehammer Games, Raven Software

Publisher(s)

Activision

Engine

iw

Call of Duty® returns to its roots with Call of Duty®: WWII – a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II for a new gaming generation. Land in Normandy on D-Day and battle across Europe through iconic locations in history’s most monumental war. Experience classic Call of Duty combat, the bonds of camaraderie, and the unforgiving nature of war against a global power throwing the world into tyranny.

Call of Duty®: WWII creates the definitive World War II next generation experience across three different game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Co-Operative. Featuring stunning visuals, the Campaign transports players to the European theater as they engage in an all-new Call of Duty® story set in iconic World War II battles. Multiplayer marks a return to original, boots-on-the ground Call of Duty gameplay. Authentic weapons and traditional run-and-gun action immerse you in a vast array of World War II-themed locations. The Co-Operative mode unleashes a new and original story in a standalone game experience full of unexpected, adrenaline-pumping moments.

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Franchise

Call of Duty

Platform(s)

PS4, Xbox One, PC

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

How Long To Beat

7 Hours